Nine Cork City FC footballers secure UCC scholarships

A number of talented footballers have secured third-level scholarships at University College Cork (UCC) under an ongoing partnership with Cork City FC.

The university has been the official academic partner to Cork City FC for more than a decade, facilitating dozens of students to balance their football careers with their studies.

Under the partnership, five players from the club’s women’s team and four players from the men’s team have received the scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year.

UCC president John O’Halloran said the collaboration between Cork City FC and UCC illustrates the ambition of both to fostering academic and sporting excellence.

“At UCC we are committed to the holistic development of our students and creating an environment where they can achieve excellence in both their academic and sporting endeavours,” said Mr O’Halloran.